Economic Security (EcoSec) Generalist II at ICRC - International Committee of the Red Cross

The Purpose

• Under the supervision of the EcoSec Delegate, the Economic Security Generalist 2 designs, plans, implements and monitors the ICRC’s economic security (EcoSec) programmes in line with the country strategy.

Your Role

• Carries out EcoSec assessment and other sectoral assessments using EcoSec standard methodology and tools in the operational areas as per the need and direction of the EcoSec Delegate.
• Collects and analyses data using standard EcoSec data-collection tools, devices and methodology.
• Writes assessment reports using EcoSec standard templates and interpret and present findings using qualitative and quantitative data. He/she ensures that the report accurately reflects the overall situation of the target population and their holistic needs, to design an effective multidisciplinary response for the affected communities.
• Contributes to analysing the security, socioeconomic, cultural and political environment as it relates to the ICRC.
• Designs and implements an EcoSec programme through various response options (i.e relief, livelihood recovery, etc) using appropriate modality (e.g. in-kind, CVA, etc).
• Leads market assessments and market monitoring and ensures that all relevant information impacting cash and market-based responses are promptly shared with EcoSec Delegate and other team members.
• Contributes to designing and implementing voucher, fair, food/cash-for-work, cash and voucher assistance programs.
• Ensures that process monitoring and outcome monitoring are timely conducted, and results are shared with EcoSec Delegate and relevant team members.
• Takes part in expanding or strengthening the sub- delegation's network of contacts among the population, the local authorities and/or other stakeholders.
• Contributes to the development of the capacity-building efforts of the NRCS volunteers through coaching, on field trainings, and simulation as needed.
• Contribute to writing Assessment reports, Field Trip Reports, Monitoring reports, and other required reports as per the direction of the EcoSec Delegate.
• Ensure timely reporting of project progress by providing regular updates in Project and Activity Management (PAM).

Your profile: Education & Experience

• University degree in Economics, Anthropology, Social Sciences, Statistics, Business Administration or similar. A master’s degree is an asset.
• Good command (spoken and written) of English and Hausa – compulsory. Working proficiency of the local language(s) and knowledge of Yobe State context are considered as strong assets.
• 3–5 years’ experience in a similar field of activity.
• Additional training or experience in needs assessment, relief distributions, project management, Cash Transfer Programming, M&E, or any related technical field is an asset.
• Very good level of computer skills, particularly in Excel.
• Skilled in the following competencies: Leadership, Accountability, People management,
• Teamwork & Collaboration, Beneficiary and Client focused.
• Applicant must have a valid working permit to work in Nigeria

What We Offer

• Rewarding work in a humanitarian and multicultural environment.
• Competitive employment package with medical insurance and ICRC pension plan.
• In-house training opportunities for personal development.
• A full-time, fixed-term contract.
• The opportunity to join an ICRC talent pool, be considered for future assignments elsewhere and experience different contexts, fields, and challenges